What documents should my landlord give me?

Legal landlord documents: tenancy agreements

• The address of the property.
• The tenant’s details.
• The landlord’s details – including their service address.
• The deposit amount and DPS details.
• The rent amount and payment method.
• Details of any permitted occupiers.
• Required notice periods.
• The length of the tenancy.

How do I file a complaint against a landlord in Philadelphia?

How to file a complaint

1. Gather your documents. It’s helpful to have:
2. Complete the intake form. If you need help filling out the form, contact the Fair Housing Commission at (215) 686-4670 or [email protected].
3. Submit your intake form by mail, fax, or email. You can mail your form to:
4. Sign a formal complaint.

Do landlords actually check references?

Landlords will collect rental references from interested renters via a rental application. One thing that is commonly found on rental applications is the request for personal, or character, references. As a landlord, you want to do a comprehensive background check on the tenant which includes calling tenant references.

What documents does a tenant need to provide?

Like any other legal transaction, proof of identity and current address is required in the form of:

• Photo ID (such as a valid passport or driving licence);
• Proof of address (such as utilities or tax bill);
• An Electoral Register entry.

Can you be evicted in Philadelphia right now?

Philadelphia and Bucks County are pausing evictions for certain tenants who have applied for rental assistance. More evictions can resume after the U.S. Supreme Court has ended the federal moratorium that was to last through Oct.

Can a landlord help a tenant relocate after a code violation?

In some states, landlords whose buildings are closed due to code violations must help their tenants with relocation expenses. If the problem you’re facing is a violation of a state or local housing law, you may contact the agency in charge of enforcing the law. This may be a housing or building agency or a health or fire department.

Can my Landlord retaliate against me by raising the rent?

Many state laws forbid landlord retaliation against tenants by raising the rent or terminating the tenancy, but, unfortunately, some states don’t.

What can I do if my landlord won’t pay for repairs?

In some states, you may also ask the court for an order directing the landlord to repair the defects, with rent reduced until they are fixed. In others, small claims courts can only order the landlord to pay you for your losses, but usually the money judgment gets the landlord’s attention and he makes the repairs.

Can a landlord enter a tenanted property without giving notice?

Landlords cannot enter tenanted properties without giving proper notice and cannot end someone’s tenancy before the lease expires. Rent increases are not permitted unless otherwise specified in the lease or by the municipality. The Fair Housing Act prohibits a landlord from discriminating against tenants.